Netherlands
Rafael Nadal's career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands turned out to be the 22-time Grand Slam champion's farewell to professional tennis, because the Dutch eliminated the Spaniards in the quarterfinals.
MÁLAGA, Spain -- Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he -- and everyone -- knew might be the last... [6095 chars]